FluvalConnect vs FlockMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FluvalConnect
Control and customize your aquatic environment with this app. It allows for independent color channel adjustments, programmable light cycles, and preset environments for a captivating aquarium experience. Compatible with various Fluval LED lighting systems.
- Manual, Auto, and Pro operating modes
- Independent color channel control
- Programmable 24-hour light cycle
- Preset environments
- Dynamic effects
- Multiple device control
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The intuitive FluvalConnect app unlocks a world of possibilities, allowing you to customize an immersive aquatic experience that captivates and inspires. For use with the following Fluval devices: - Aquasky 3.0 / 2.0 LED - Plant PRO LED - Plant 4.0 / 3.0 LED - Plant Nano 4.0 / 3.0 LED - Reef 4.0 LED - Reef Nano 4.0 LED - Marine 3.0 LED - Marine Nano 3.0 LED - Siena 2.0 Aquarium LED / Siena Aquarium LED - Roma 2.0 Aquarium LED / Roma Aquarium LED - Shaker 2.0 Aquarium LED / Shaker Aquarium LED - V&V Aquarium LED Key features: - Manual / Auto / Pro operating modes - Independent color channel control and customization - Programmable 24-hour light cycle - Preset environments - Dynamic effects (Aquasky 3.0 / 2.0 LED, all 4.0 generation LEDs, all 2.0 generation aquarium LEDs) - Multiple device control (Aquasky 3.0 LED) Mobile device requirements: - iOS 13.0 and above. - Bluetooth version BLE 4.0 and above (Optional Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz connectivity – Aquasky 3.0 LED)
FlockMaster
Manage your backyard chickens with this comprehensive app. Track individual birds, monitor egg production, log expenses, and maintain health records. Features include weather integration, customizable reminders, and data export.
- Detailed chicken profiles
- Egg production logging and analytics
- Expense tracking with receipt photos
- Health record management
- Coop organization and location tracking
- Weather integration
- Data export to CSV/PDF
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FlockMaster is your complete backyard chicken management solution. Track your flock, monitor egg production, manage expenses, and keep detailed health records—all in one beautiful app. **Complete Flock Management** • Track detailed chicken profiles with photos, breed, and hatch dates • Log health records including injuries, medications, and vet visits • Organize chickens by coop with location tracking • Maintain cleaning schedules and records **Egg Production Tracking** • Daily egg logging with color and size tracking • Production analytics and trend charts • Cost per egg calculations • Weekly and monthly production summaries **Expense Management** • Track feed, bedding, supplies, equipment, and more • Attach receipt photos to expenses • Monthly and annual expense reports • Visual expense trend charts **Dashboard & Insights** • Overview statistics and trend indicators • Recent activity feed • Weather integration for production insights • Calendar view of all flock events **Additional Features** • iCloud sync across all devices • Data export to CSV and PDF • Advanced reminders (egg collection, feeding, cleaning) • Home screen widgets • Unlimited chickens and coops **Privacy First** Your data stays on your device. Premium iCloud sync is encrypted and secure. We don't collect or share your personal information. **Beautiful Design** Modern SwiftUI interface with full dark mode support. Optimized for iPhone and iPad. Perfect for backyard chicken enthusiasts, small farms, and anyone serious about flock management!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FluvalConnect at Free against FlockMaster's $4.99. FluvalConnect also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). FlockMaster's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
FluvalConnect is free to download; FlockMaster costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FlockMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FluvalConnect has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FluvalConnect ships an update monthly, FlockMaster every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FluvalConnect | FlockMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 2.2 (33 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rolf C Hagen Inc. | Rafael Fernandez Penalver |
Customer experience
FluvalConnect
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In-app purchases
FluvalConnect
No in-app purchases
FlockMaster
No in-app purchases
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